North Korea fires ballistic missiles into East Sea

SEOUL, September 12 (AJP) - North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) into the East Sea on Thursday, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). The launch occurred just two days after Seoul hosted a defense ministerial meeting with member states of the United Nations Command (UNC) to discuss strengthening security cooperation in response to North Korea's growing nuclear and missile threats. The JCS analyzed that the missiles were fi

September 12, 2024

OPINION: Could Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris make difference? 19% of young people admit celebrity's OK might influence them

SEOUL, September 12 (AJP) - Following months of speculation about would she or wouldn't she, Taylor Swift announced her endorsement of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris with an Instagram post shortly after the Sept. 10, 2024, presidential debate. "I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election. I'm voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them,"

September 12, 2024

Korea, Japan, China aim for 40 million cross-border tourists by 2030

SEOUL, September 12 (AJP) - Tourism ministers from South Korea, Japan and China set a target on Wednesday to boost cross-border travel to 40 million visitors annually by 2030, as part of efforts to reinvigorate regional economies. The trilateral meeting in Kobe, Japan, marked the first such gathering since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials agreed to expand flight connections to regional airports and address overtourism concerns while promoting accessible travel for famili

September 12, 2024

Heatwave refuses to give way to autumn

SEOUL, September 11 (AJP) - A heatwave advisory was extended for a second day on Wednesday, as the unprecedented heatwave across the country including Seoul persists into September. Such an advisory is issued when the highest temperature is expected to reach 35 degrees Celsius or higher for two or more consecutive days. Although "Baekro," which heralds the season when chilly morning dew starts to form and is often considered the beginning of autumn according to

September 11, 2024

Thai leader in hot water over Korean-inspired heart gesture

SEOUL, September 11 (AJP) - Thailand's new Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has found herself at the center of a political storm after making a "finger heart" gesture during an official photo session on Saturday. The new prime minister, wearing her civil service dress uniform, crossed her thumbs and index fingers to form a heart shape - a popular gesture in K-pop culture. The incident has drawn criticism from Ruangkrai Leekitwattana, a serial petitioner known f

September 11, 2024

LIG Nex1 selected as preferred bidder for reconnaissance unmanned surface vessels

SEOUL, September 11 (AJP) – LIG Nex1 said Wednesday that it has been selected as the preferred bidder to develop unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for the South Korean Navy. Under the project, two 12-meter-class USVs will be developed by 2027, aiming to enhance surveillance, reconnaissance and rapid response capabilities for forward naval bases and key ports, according to the Korean defense contractor. Since 2015, LIG Nex1 has been developing the Haegum (Sea Sword) series of

September 11, 2024

PHOTOS: Netflix unveils cooking survival show 'Culinary Class Wars'

SEOUL, September 11 (AJP) - Netflix’s new cooking survival show, "Culinary Class Wars," was unveiled during a press conference in Seoul on Wednesday. The reality show features 100 of Korea's top chefs competing in an unprecedented large-scale culinary battle to create the best-tasting dishes. The first round alone produced over 100 dishes, with a total of 254 culinary creations throughout the show. "Culinary Class Wars" will premiere on Sept. 17.

September 11, 2024

LG CNS launches IT service joint venture in Indonesia

SEOUL, September 11 (AJP) – Korea's IT solutions provider LG CNS has officially launched its joint venture with Indonesia's Sinar Mas in Jakarta. The new company, LG Sinar Mas Technology Solutions, aims to leverage the strengths of both parent companies to provide advanced data center services, cloud migration, and digital transformation solutions, LG said. The venture also plans to expand its offerings to include smart city development and financial IT services. Th

September 11, 2024

Korea defeats Oman 3-1 in World Cup qualifier

SEOUL, September 11 (AJP) - Korea defeated Oman in a World Cup qualifier in the Arabian country's capital on Tuesday. The match at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex was part of the third and final round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Korea took an early lead with an opening goal just 10 minutes into the match by Wolverhampton Wanderers' striker Hwang Hee-chan, but it was short-lived as defender Jeong Seung-hyun da

September 11, 2024

SK Hynix develops high-performance solid-state drive for data centers

SEOUL, September 11 (AJP) - SK hynix has unveiled its new high-performance solid-state drive (SSD) for data centers, the PEB110 E1.S. This latest offering incorporates PCIe (peripheral component interconnect express) 5th generation technology, doubling performance and improving power efficiency by over 30 percent compared to previous generations. The PEB110 achieves data transfer speeds of 32 gigabytes per second (GTs) and is the first SK hynix data center SSD to feature security pr

September 11, 2024